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Police allege cleaner stole jewellery from NDIS clients

A BUNDABERG cleaner who police allege stole dozens of jewellery items from her clients will face a magistrate just days...

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04th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

Police are hoping members of the public can help identify these jewellery items.

Mum’s ‘biggest fear’ for disabled sons

FOR three decades this couple has lived in fear of financial ruin and physical collapse, but moving to Kyogle has been a...

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03rd Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

Daniel and Jane Wyatt say their quality of life has improved since moving to Kyogle and getting extra support from the NDIS.

Local business leaders encouraged to join new program

Employers have a great new opportunity to network and change lives.

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02nd Dec. 2019 7:12 PM

SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED: Disability Employment Services program client Ed Sutherland with Community Solutions Community Relations Ambassador Des Ryan last year.

Life-changing new disability centre to open

‘We’re here to make the Mackay community understand we’re all human – we’ve all got something to give’

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21st Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Our Mates Place manager Damien Watson, co-ordinator Laura Nebauer and Unique Directions director Wendy Cherry.

Finally, some good news for those on NDIS waiting list

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has had more than its share of troubles but there is finally some good news for...

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14th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Gaining independence through specialised housing

A Bundaberg not-for-profit is helping locals with a disability gain independence with specialised units.

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08th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Kate Juillerat has gained her independence living in her own unit.

Rare opportunity for independent living in Mackay

Endeavour Foundation is looking for a couple of good housemates to fill vacancies in its specialist disability housing.

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30th Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

Residents John O'Sullivan and Eric O'Neill in the Endeavour Foundation's newly renovated pool in East Mackay. Photo: Zizi Averill

Oh sew sweet success for ‘determined’ entrepreneur

Living with an intellectual disability has never stopped Noosa’s Hannah Parkes’ dream to launch a fashion business and now...

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30th Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

OH SEW HAPPY: Noosa's Hannah Parker's fashion business Hannah Goes Retro is on an upwards trend thanks to NDIS funding.

Innovative way to get information out on community services

Organisers of the first Clarence Valley information market for local services have come up with an innovative format.

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30th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

Finding out what community services are available in the Clarence Valley has got easier with an information market to be held on November 14.

Health battle left former groundsman homeless

Bill Nolles found himself homeless, without a job and roughing it on the streets.

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28th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

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